The Oskaloosa City Council Candidate Forum, hosted by Experience Oskaloosa this week, brought a couple dozen residents eager to hear from those seeking to help shape the city’s future. The event, moderated by John Nelson, offered voters a another look at the tone, temperament, and priorities of each contender ahead of the November election. Candidates […]
Oct 17 2025 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Community School Board’s latest meeting was dominated by a procedural clash over the long-delayed evaluation of the district superintendent — a review that has now been postponed for the sixth month in a row. The decision to table the evaluation sparked visible frustration from both board members and the public, highlighting widening divisions […]
Oct 17 2025 | Posted in
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Hazel Sig-Hester March 3, 1922 – October 10, 2025 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 103 years, 7 months, 7 days Hazel Sig-Hester, 103 of Montezuma passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Brookhaven Community in Brooklyn. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Montezuma with […]
Oct 11 2025 | Posted in
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A Community Conversation on the Future of Oskaloosa Oskaloosa’s City Council Candidates Forum brought residents face-to-face with local leaders and challengers to discuss taxes, housing, economic development, and the city’s vision for the future. Hosted by Oskaloosa News at Penn Central Mall, the event offered a detailed and often candid exchange between Mayor David Krutzfeldt […]
Oct 10 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on October 6, 2025, addressing a full agenda that spanned public works, housing, community development, and long-term environmental planning. The meeting, presided over by Mayor David Krutzfeldt, reflected steady progress on several initiatives that have been in motion for months, along with renewed discussion […]
Oct 9 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on October 6, 2025, handling a wide range of business that included property settlements, infrastructure planning, and updates on key county projects. Supervisors Mark Groenendyk, Steve Wanders, and Chuck Webb were present. Resident Raises Concerns Over Lacey Highway Project The meeting opened […]
Oct 9 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the first time in well over a decade, an Oskaloosa girls tennis player has earned a spot in the Iowa High School State Singles Tournament. Senior Loghan Edgar didn’t just make school history — she reminded everyone that hard work, composure, and quiet confidence still matter in high school sports. The […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team has been on a tear lately, and the recent success has pushed the program up one position as the NAIA released its third top-25 poll Wednesday. WPU (6-1-3, 4-0-2 Heart) is currently No. 7 with 391 points. It marks the 22nd poll in a row in which the navy and […]
Oct 6 2025 | Posted in
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Sgt. Steven Dwight Wanders April 2, 1934 – May 19, 2012 The United States Army Dwight was born and raised on a farm in New Sharon, Iowa. He attended his first eight years of school at Ellis School #7, located north of New Sharon, and then graduated from New Sharon High School in 1950. Dwight […]
PELLA — In a competitive field of eight Class 3A bands, the Oskaloosa High School Marching Indians claimed third place on Saturday at the 16th annual Marching Dutch Invitational in Pella, earning a final score of 72.35. 3A Placements Winterset North Polk Oskaloosa Knoxville Grinnell Nevada Humboldt Keokuk The Marching Dutch Invitational is one of […]
